Egypt moves to expand telemedicine services through digital healthcare upgrades
Egypt is stepping up efforts to expand telemedicine services and accelerate the digital transformation of its healthcare system, following a meeting between Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and representatives of the Specialized Medical Councils, pharmaceutical company Novartis,
Egypt, Samsung explore partnership to advance medical training, digital healthcare
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Byung-Mo Shin, President of Samsung Electronics Egypt, to discuss expanding cooperation on healthcare development, with a focus on medical training, digital transformation, and modernising training infrastructure. The Ministry of
Egypt reviews pharmaceutical strategy, steps up localisation of biologic medicines
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, chaired the 17th meeting of the Egyptian Drug Authority’s (EDA) board on Monday to review strategic measures aimed at strengthening the pharmaceutical sector, expanding domestic production and enhancing the country’s regulatory
French heatwave linked to over 2,000 excess deaths in a single week
An exceptional heatwave that struck France in June has resulted in more than 2,000 excess deaths within a single week, the French Public Health Agency announced on Friday in its first preliminary toll, as reported by the Le Parisien newspaper.
Egypt signs €300m health financing agreements with France, EU
Egypt has signed new financing and grant agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union, including €300m ($348m) in support of the country’s universal health insurance system and primary healthcare services. The agreements were signed during a
Egypt launches presidential initiative to support children with type 1 diabetes
Egypt has officially launched a presidential initiative to support children living with type 1 diabetes as part of its “100 Million Healthy Lives” programme, aiming to improve care through the use of continuous glucose monitoring technology. Health Minister Khaled Abdel
Health Minister hails Shifa Al-Orman Hospital as model for public–civil society partnership
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar praised Shifa Al-Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor as a successful model of cooperation between the state and civil society organisations in delivering healthcare services. Speaking at an event marking the hospital’s 10th anniversary, Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt, Sierra Leone sign MoU to boost pharmaceutical cooperation
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone to enhance bilateral cooperation in pharmaceutical regulation, technical expertise exchange, and capacity building. The agreement was signed by Ali El Ghamrawy, Chairperson
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said
Egypt, Africa CDC strengthen cooperation on preventive healthcare
Egypt and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) discussed expanding cooperation in preventive healthcare and public health, focusing on strengthening health infrastructure and improving medical waste management systems. Egypt’s Health Ministry said Health Minister Khaled Abdel